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Midland Alan 48 Pro vs President Taylor IV

What Alan 48 Pro does better (1) and where Taylor IV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 48 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 48 Pro
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Taylor IV
President · 2026Taylor IV
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £160
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 48 ProTaylor IV
180 × 50150150 × 16545
Alan 48 ProTaylor IVDifference
Height50 mm165 mm−115 mm
Width180 mm150 mm+30 mm
Depth150 mm45 mm+105 mm
Weight1,000 g1,100 g−100 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Alan 48 Pro better than Taylor IV?

  1. Weight1,000 g vs 1,100 g+10%

Why is Taylor IV better than Alan 48 Pro?

Taylor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,000 g1,100 g
Width180 mm150 mm
Height50 mm165 mm
Depth150 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A
Radios in the base pack—1
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